Best 9 Tennessee Black Walnut Cake Wcaramel Icing Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the Southern charm and indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Tennessee Black Walnut Cake with Caramel Icing. This decadent dessert combines the rich, nutty essence of black walnuts with a velvety caramel icing, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice home cook, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create this classic Southern treat, sure to impress your family and friends.

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TENNESSEE BANANA-BLACK WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



Tennessee Banana-Black Walnut Cake With Caramel Frosting image

This is a very good moist cake, with a yummy icing. You can substitute English walnuts for black walnuts*. The recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup black walnut (regular English walnuts may be subbed)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more as necessary
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
2 cups finely chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; grease and flour 2(9-inch) cake pans.
  • For the cake: In a medium bowl, stir together flour and baking soda; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream together shortening and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in mashed bananas, buttermilk,and vanilla; add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour into prepared pans, bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Cool in pans on a cooling rack, remove from pans and cool completely.
  • While cake is baking, prepare frosting.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  • Add brown sugar and 1/3 cup cream; cook over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat in confectioners sugar a little at a time until smooth.
  • (If frosting is to thick, add 1 tablespoon heavy cream at a time until consistency is right).
  • Sandwich 2 layers of cake with frosting; frost outside of the cake.
  • Press chopped walnuts on sides of cake, if desired.

TENNESSEE BLACK WALNUT CAKE W/CARAMEL ICING



TENNESSEE BLACK WALNUT CAKE W/CARAMEL ICING image

Categories     Cake     Dairy

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup of shortening
1/2 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
2 bananas
2 cups of flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cups of black walnuts
---Caramel Icing----
1 stick of butter
1 cup of light brown sugar
1/3 cup of heavy cream
1 bxo of confection sugar
1 tbsp of vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat shortening till cream Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, & bananas Mix flour & baking soda Then add to shortening mixture Fold walnuts into batter Spray baking pan with baking spray to prevent sticking Bake for 30 min ----Caramel Icing----- Melt butter in pan Add brown sugar & cream then bring to a boil Remove from burner Stir in confection sugar Stir in vanilla Then cover cake

WALNUT CARAMEL CAKE



Walnut Caramel Cake image

"I once enjoyed a nutty chocolate-caramel cake at a teahouse," writes Deanna Richter. "I eventually happened upon a similar recipe that dresses up a boxed cake mix." The Elmore, Minnesota baker says the moist cake is a hit, especially with chocolate lovers, whenever she serves it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the caramels, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Pour over warm cake., Sprinkle with the walnuts and chocolate chips. Pour the remaining batter over chips. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until cake is set and pulls away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

TENNESSEE BANANA-BLACK WALNUT CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



Tennessee Banana-Black Walnut Cake with Caramel Frosting image

Another really good cake!

Provided by Jamallah Bergman @pmyodb1

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

CAKE
1/2 cup(s) vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar
2 - eggs
1 cup(s) mashed bananas
4 tablespoon(s) buttermilk
1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 cup(s) chopped black walnuts
FROSTING
1/2 cup(s) butter,softened (1stick)
1 cup(s) packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup(s) heavy cream,plus more as necessary
1 tablespoon(s) pure vanilla extract
1 box(es) confectioners' sugar (16oz box)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9 inch pans.
  • Using a electric mixer, cream together shortening and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas,buttermilk and vanilla. Mix flour and baking soda and add to mixture. Mix in black walnuts. Pour into prepared pans. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile prepare frosting. Melt butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar and cream. Cook over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla. using a hand held electric mixer,beat in confectioner's sugar until smooth. If frosting is too thick, add 1 tbsp heavy cream at a time until consistency is right.

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



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I got this recipe from an old Army mess hall sergeant who later became a chef down in Savannah, GA. This is a wonderful, different nut cake. It is equally good served warm or cold. This cake can be wrapped and frozen 3 to 5 months. Thaw, and if desired, reheat to serve.

Provided by Patricia Canerdy

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped black walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until the yellow disappears. Combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Stir in the vanilla and walnuts, and pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before turning out of the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 162.2 mg, Sugar 51.2 g

BLACK WALNUT POUND CAKE WITH FROSTING



Black Walnut Pound Cake With Frosting image

This is a special cake because it is made with black walnuts. I've included a black walnut frosting to be used or not.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups cake flour or 3 cups plain flour
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring
1 tablespoon black walnut flavoring
1 cup black walnut, chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon black walnut flavoring
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 cup black walnut, chopped
milk, if needed

Steps:

  • Oven at 325º F.
  • Cake:.
  • Cream butter and shortening.
  • Add sugar and cream together.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each.
  • Add sour cream and mix together.
  • Add baking powder to flour.
  • Add to creamed mixture, alternating flour mixture and milk.
  • Add flavorings and mix well.
  • Mix in chopped black walnuts by hand.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour, turn down oven to 300ºF for 30 minutes more.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Frosting:.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese.
  • Add flavoring and powdered sugar.
  • Mix nuts in by hand. Mix well.
  • Put on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 919.8, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 159.2, Sodium 225, Carbohydrate 117.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 87.5, Protein 11

BLACK WALNUT CAKE



Black Walnut Cake image

My mother's family members all were excellent cooks and known for their great hospitality. A longtime family favorite, this old-fashioned cake was always expected at holiday dinners, special occasions and potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup chopped black or English walnuts
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss walnuts with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well., Combine the baking powder, salt and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the reserved nut mixture., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low speed over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 9 minutes., Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high speed until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLACK WALNUT FROSTING



Black Walnut Frosting image

A light butter cream that uses egg whites to give a lighter feel to the frosting. Can use pecans instead of black walnuts or use as a plain vanilla butter cream with no nuts at all.

Provided by Rebecca Ponkow

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 egg whites
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon black walnut extract
1 ½ cups butter at room temperature
½ cup black walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine egg whites, sugar, water, and cream of tartar in in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Beat at low speed until mixture reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Do not stop beating while checking temperature, otherwise egg whites will overcook. Beat on high speed until mixture reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from heat and stir in vanilla and black walnut extracts. Beat egg whites to cool on high speed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place a large dollop of the beaten egg white mixture in a separate bowl. Add butter and beat until well combined. Continue beating in dollops of egg white mixture until all egg white is incorporated and frosting is smooth and fluffy. Use to frost any cake; garnish with black walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 182.2 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

BLACKBERRY JAM CAKE WITH WALNUTS AND CARAMEL ICING



Blackberry Jam Cake with Walnuts and Caramel Icing image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Blackberry     Walnut     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cake
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
6 large eggs
1 cup seedless blackberry jam (about 10 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup walnut pieces (about 4 ounces), toasted, chopped
Icing
1 1/2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
6 1/3 cups (about 1 3/4 pounds) powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Sift first 6 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in jam. Beat in dry ingredients in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions. Fold in walnuts. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. Run knife around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
  • For icing:
  • Combine brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, molasses and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until blended and smooth. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Cool to lukewarm, whisking occasionally, about 15 minutes. Working in batches, sift powdered sugar into mixture, beating until smooth after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate icing until firm enough to spread, about 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer, flat side up, on serving platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups icing over top. Top with second cake layer, flat side down. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover cake and refrigerate. Let cake stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving.)

Top 5 Special Notes About The Recipe

  • This is an old-fashioned cake that needs time to bake. Be patient and do not open the stove door until the cake is done. The cake is delicious when served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Storing the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
  • Substitute some of the butter with unsweetened applesauce to cut down the calories
  • Feel free to garnish the cake with some more black walnuts before serving.
  • If you don't have a Bundt pan, use a 9x13-inch cake pan. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time. The cake will need to bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when you insert it into the center of the cake.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a fun and delicious cake to make, then this recipe is for you. The cake is rich, decadent, and moist, and the caramel icing is the perfect topping. This cake is sure to be a hit at any party or pot luck, and it is also a great way to use up any leftover black walnuts you may have.

The recipe is also relatively simple to follow, and it only requires a few basic ingredients. So if you are looking for a new cake to try, be sure to give this one a shot.

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